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Overview

User Rating:
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Director:
Renny Harlin
Writers (WGA):
Walter Wager (novel)
Steven E. de Souza (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
4 July 1990 (USA) more
Tagline:
Die Harder. more
Plot:
John McClane is forced to battle mercenaries who seize control of an airport's communications and threaten to cause plane crashes if their demands are not met. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
1 win & 1 nomination more
NewsDesk:
(43 articles)
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User Comments:
There is no comparison to the first Die Hard, but this was still a fun sequel! more (235 total)
US TV Schedule:
Mon. Nov. 161:00 AMTNT   

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Additional Details

Also Known As:
Die Hard 2: Die Harder (Philippines: English title) (UK) (promotional title) (USA) (video box title)
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Runtime:
124 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English | Spanish
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.20 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) | Dolby SR (35 mm prints)
Certification:
Argentina:13 | Peru:14 | Iceland:16 | Germany:16 (cut) (video premiere) | Finland:K-15 (DVD version) | UK:15 (video rating) (1991) | South Korea:15 | Malaysia:18SG | Brazil:14 | Philippines:R-18 | South Africa:13V | Canada:13+ (Régie du Cinéma Québec) | New Zealand:M | Australia:M | Canada:18A | Finland:K-16 | France:U | Germany:16 (re-rating) | Hong Kong:IIB | Ireland:15 | Italy:VM14 | Japan:PG-12 | Netherlands:12 | Norway:15 | Singapore:M18 | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | UK:15 (original rating) (cut) | UK:15 (video rating) (cut) (1990) | UK:18 (video rating) (uncut) (1992) | USA:R
Filming Locations:
Alpena, Michigan, USA more
Company:
Gordon Company more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Some of the shots of the airport (interior and exterior) were filmed at the old Stapleton Airport in Denver, Colorado. Also, the external shots of the church were filmed in Highland Lake, just north of Denver. more
Goofs:
Factual errors: When McClane fires the blanks at Lorenzo in the the office, Lorenzo would have been seriously injured as blanks still have a safety range of 50m. At that distance of 10m max, Lorenzo would have suffered burns and possibly other injuries. more
Quotes:
Carmine Lorenzo: Hey McClane! You get this parking ticket in front of my airport?
John McClane: Yeah.
[Lorenzo tears ticket up]
Carmine Lorenzo: Ah, what the hell; it's Christmas!
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Independence Day (1996) more
Soundtrack:
LOVE ME TENDER more

FAQ

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10 out of 16 people found the following comment useful.
There is no comparison to the first Die Hard, but this was still a fun sequel!, 2 August 2004
7/10
Author: Kristine (kristinedrama14@msn.com) from Chicago, Illinois

John McClane is back! I had heard a few bad things about Die Hard 2, I was a bit nervous to see this film just because of that. But I think it was just because of the fact that a lot of people really compare it to the first Die Hard, like I said there really is no comparison, the first Die Hard was an absolute blast and can't be beat. However, Die Hard 2 is a little looked over, it's still a great sequel in my opinion. It has great action, the same fun characters, and an awesome story. While it was somewhat bland compared to the first Die Hard, this was a fun movie to watch I think.

John McClane is back to square one in life, his wife doesn't like him very much right now since he hasn't kept his promises. But she is coming into town for a report and John is there to pick her up. But things are quickly interrupted when Col. Stuart takes control of the airport with high demands of money and power. Unfortunately he doesn't realize who he's messing with when he is aware of John's wife being aboard of one of the planes. Since the airport's power is now out, the planes cannot land and are quickly running out of gas to keep them going. John is on the case though and isn't going to let Col. Stuart get away with this.

Die Hard 2 is a cool movie in my books. William Sadler made a good villain, he's really intense looking and got into character very well. I loved how this movie ended, Holly really kicked more butt in this film. But it is Bruce who really wins the movie over, he's even more bad than ever before, he's just so awesome, you can't help but to keep rooting for him. Not to mention one of the most memorable lines ever "Yippe-Kia-Mother-", you get it, but he's the only one that could deliver that line right. I would recommend this movie for anyone, just give it a shot, it's pretty good.

7/10

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